Back to the Belle Epoque
An interesting opportunity to dive into the Belle Epoque in Sanremo.
Every wednesday since July 4th to september 12th, a guided tour between villas, hotels and churches built at the end of the 19th century and the beginning ot the 20th is scheduled in Sanremo.
From Corso Imperatrice, when the sun begins to go down (at 5 PM), a walk will start, following a path along corso Inglesi leading to some of the most amazing and wonderful villas, like Villa Virginia (a sample of liberty style) and the nearby Villa Fiorentina, with its exposed stones, or Villa Perla, built specifically to accommodate the Tsarina, or even Villa Angerer, renovated recently.
Two hours to learn something about the golden age of Sanremo.
More info clicking here.
St. John’s Celebrations
Like every year, St. John’s celebrations are approaching (June 24th). He’s the patron of Imperia, you’ll think. No, you’re wrong. Our patron is St. Leonard.
Unfortunately, the history of Imperia was a bit troubled, made by local pride and bad blood. Maybe one day I’ll tell you more: suffice to say Imperia was born (simplifying a lot) joining Porto Maurizio and Oneglia. Both with a patron, who’s continued to be celebrated. In june it’s Oneglia’s time.
It’s always a nice celebration. This time will last 10 days and other than visit the fair on the port, a jump to the “sagra” to taste stockfish made the Oneglia way is mandatory: it’s a delight I can’t stay without, at least once a year.
You’ll have the opportunity to see the famous “Giuvanina“, a record 3 meter diameter pan, where they cooked 13 quintals (2866 pounds) of stockfish. And its little sister, “Battistina”, 1.2 meter diameter.
This year a new pan will be christened, “Ineja” (dialect name for Oneglia), which will fry local fresh caught bluefish.
Sunday 24 it’s firework time, to be enjoyed from the urban park, directly on the sea.
